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Proserv's corporate HQ in Westhill, Aberdeen. Image courtesy ProServ

Driven by Energy Transition, Proserv Realigns Key Management

Proserv move sees new roles for current Group CEO David Currie, Proserv Controls CEO Davis Larssen and arrival of former RenewableUK CEO Hugh McNeal.Proserv has announced a high-level senior management and corporate realignment as the business continues to evolve and pivot towards the future energy landscape.Present Group Chief Executive Officer David Currie will become Chairman of the Board for both Proserv and sister business Gilmore Valves, the Houston based flow control specialists effective July 1st, 2022. Currie, with 35 years’ energy industry experience, will leverage his new roles to

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Proserv, Dril-Quip in Subsea Control Systems Pact

their offshore projects."Davis Larssen, Proserv Controls Chief Executive Officer, said that Proserv would continue to operate independently, but would also now support Dril-Quip with the supply of subsea controls to Dril-Quip’s overall subsea offering, including fully integrated solutions.David Currie, Proserv Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “Following our restructuring in 2019 and the creation of two focused divisions, this agreement reflects the next logical stage for the Proserv Controls business as it continues to focus on the core strengths of technology and innovative partnering

Proserv’s management team: Davis Larssen (left), David Currie (middle) and David Nemetz (right) (Photo: Proserv)

Proserv Restructures

, while Proserv Controls will encompass a range of activities, including the Proserv subsea controls technology. Proserv Controls will also incorporate the firm’s global topside, IWOCS, measurement and sampling offerings, in addition to its renewables business.The corporate realignment sees David Currie step up to Group CEO of Proserv, while Davis Larssen, who has undertaken several senior posts at Proserv over the past decade, becomes the CEO of Proserv Controls. Both will remain based at the company’s headquarters in Westhill, Aberdeen.David Nemetz, who has more than 20 years’ experience

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Imenco Buys Proserv's Nautronix Unit

capabilities to develop new products to support our customers.”MacLean added, “Proserv is committed to focusing exclusively on its core controls technology as we move forward.”Read more on Proserv's technology and business strategy in OE Digital's interview with CEO David Currie

Aker Solutions to Lease 31,100 sq.m Aberdeen Office

"This move is a long-term investment for us and underlines our commitment to Aberdeen and our customers in the area," said David Currie, Aker Solutions' regional head in the UK. "The new offices will provide high-quality facilities and enable us to bring the majority of our employees in Aberdeen together in one central location." Aker Solutions explains that the facility is under development and will consist of three interconnected buildings in the Aberdeen International Business Park on Dyce Drive, the main route between Aberdeen's city center and international airport. The

Hardide Coatings: First ROV Application

with exceptional test results, the company claims, resulting in improved performance. Since using the coating on a critical part of the thruster system, the Predator ROV manufactured by Seatronics reportedly has increased in performance and power, with critical wear issues also vastly improved. David Currie, Managing Director at Seatronics, said: “The Observation-class ROV sector is a growing market for us and we want to make the Predator as maintenance-free as possible. The Hardide coating solved the wear issues we were facing and increased the performance of the ROV. Using the Hardide coating

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Seatronics Orders New Saturn System from Teledyne TSS

Saturn 30 Subsea Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) that were launched at Oceanology International in London. Seatronics has also taken options on a further 38-units, which takes the total projected purchase to 50 systems. Commenting on his company’s choice of the Saturn system, David Currie, managing director of Seatronics, said, “We want to maintain our reputation for having the latest and most advanced products available for our customers to rent so the new Saturn technology was an obvious choice for us. We have great confidence in Teledyne TSS products and are already able

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Seatronics to Open Houston Premises

and more efficient operations, which will benefit existing clients and provide an opportunity for us to broaden our client base. We will be better positioned to take on additional agencies, develop joint ventures and partnerships and promote and support new technologies in new markets.” David Currie, managing director, Seatronics, said, “Seatronics Inc. has seen exponential business growth across the region and is building on that success. We already have the largest rental fleet of subsea electronics and, I believe, deliver the most professional service of any rental company in the

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Aker Appoint David Currie UK Regional President

2,600 employees working in the maintenance, modifications and operations, drilling technologies and subsea business areas. He will also oversee operations in Stockton-on-Tees and the recently opened office in London, which over time will become a hub for global engineering and subsea services. "David is an oil industry veteran with a significant track record in developing successful businesses," said Aker Solutions Executive Chairman Øyvind Eriksen. "His experience in the subsea and energy sectors will be a huge asset in developing Aker Solutions in the UK and beyond." Currie

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